Question 1

What is the weather like in December?

Accepted Answer

Bright winter: 17–20 °C days in Marrakech, cold nights everywhere, snow on the Atlas, the desert crisp and clear. The coast keeps the mildest air; rain visits the north in passing.

Question 2

Is Christmas/New Year a good time to visit?

Accepted Answer

Wonderful — and wildly popular: the fortnight around New Year is the year's single busiest window, with camps and riads booking out by October. Either side of it, December is quiet and lovely.

Question 3

What is New Year's Eve like in Morocco?

Accepted Answer

Two great versions: festive dinners and music in Marrakech's riads and hotels, or the desert réveillon — fire, drums, and midnight under the Milky Way at a Sahara camp. We stage both every year; the camps go first.

Question 4

Is December too cold for the desert?

Accepted Answer

Days are perfect (18–22 °C); nights drop near zero. With the blankets camps provide and one proper warm layer, the camp night is magical — the winter sky alone justifies it.

Question 5

What should I pack for December?

Accepted Answer

Think 'sunny mountain autumn': warm layers, a real coat for evenings, gloves for the desert night, sunglasses for the low bright sun. Riads light fireplaces — bring something cosy to wear beside one.

Question 6

Which tours suit December best?

Accepted Answer

Imperial-city breaks in crisp light, 4–7 day desert escapes, and winter-sun finishes in Agadir. For the New Year desert camp, tell us your dates by early autumn.

Morocco in December

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